Autism and Potty Training | Toilet Training Tips for Kids with Autism
Every parent knows the struggle of toilet training, and that struggle can double if your child has autism. That’s why I share my advice on how to toilet train your child, whether they are three years old or twenty years old, and whether they have autism or not. And if your child isn’t ready to start toileting yet, that’s fine too; I have advice on how to introduce them to the idea so that when the time comes, it makes your job a lot easier!
Autism Research & Evidence Based Intervention for Autism with Dr. Melanie Pellechia
The more research there is on autism, the better. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce my listeners to Dr. Melanie Pellechia: a full time autism researcher. After working in the autism field for nearly two decades she knows exactly what she’s talking about, and she’s a wealth of information; some of the stats she shares even catch me by surprise!
Is It ADHD, Speech Delay or Autism? | Signs of Autism
When Lucas first started showing signs of autism, I was in denial. He had yet to be diagnosed by a medical professional, and I thought he could just be ADHD or have a speech delay instead. I know I’m not the first parent to experience such denial, and I definitely won’t be the last. That’s […]
ABA Insurance Coverage & Funding Autism Therapy with Lorri Unumb
Lorri Unumb is a professor, lawyer, advocate, and mother of three. When her first born son was diagnosed with severe autism, she was shocked that her insurance didn’t cover ABA therapy. She became an advocate for families who couldn’t afford ABA therapy, and fought for two years to get state funding from South Carolina. Now she travels the country fighting for other states to have that same privilege, and she’s stopped by to share her information with you.
Autism and Sleep: How to Improve Sleep for Children with Autism
As any parent knows, sleep is a necessity. It’s hard enough to get any child to sleep through the night, but a child with autism is much more likely to be diagnosed with a sleeping disorder. For years I gave up trying to sleep and accepted that there was nothing I could do about it—until a fellow behavior analyst gave me some advice that changed everything for my family. Now I want to tell you how you can regain all those lost hours and transform your family’s sleep schedule… and get started on living your best, well-rested life!